Game 5.05(4)(4)A letter of transmittal to the division executed with original signature, and 10 copies of the application.
Game 5.05(5)(5)A cashiers or certified check payable to the division as a non-refundable application fee in the following amounts:
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Game 5.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, March, 1995, No. 471; CR 03-070: am. (intro.) and (4) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.
Game 5.06Game 5.06Ownership and operation licensing criteria. The division may issue a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., if the division determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under ch. 562, Stats., and that on the basis of all the facts before it:
Game 5.06(1)(1)The applicant is qualified and financially able to operate a race track.
Game 5.06(2)(2)At least 51% of the ownership interest in the applicant is held by one or more persons or entities who are residents of this state.
Game 5.06(3)(3)The race track will be operated in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.
Game 5.06(4)(4)The appropriate governing body has approved the race track location as required by s. 562.05 (3r), Stats.
Game 5.06(5)(5)The issuance of a license will not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare.
Game 5.06(6)(6)In making the required determinations before licensure under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., the division shall consider the following criteria and any other indices which it considers important or relevant to its determination of whether an applicant is qualified to hold a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., as long as the same indices are considered with regard to all applicants, including without limitation the following:
Game 5.06(6)(a)(a) The integrity of the applicant, its partners, administrators, officers, policymakers, managers, owners, directly or indirectly, of any equity security or other ownership interest in the applicant, including:
Game 5.06(6)(a)1.1. Criminal record.
Game 5.06(6)(a)2.2. Whether a party to litigation over business practices, disciplinary actions over a business license or permit or refusal to renew a license or permit, proceedings in which unfair labor practices, discrimination, or government regulation of pari-mutuel wagering was an issue or bankruptcy proceedings.
Game 5.06(6)(a)3.3. Failure to satisfy judgments, orders or decrees.
Game 5.06(6)(a)4.4. Delinquency in filing of tax reports or remitting taxes.
Game 5.06(6)(b)(b) The quality of physical improvements and equipment proposed or existing in the applicants facility, including:
Game 5.06(6)(b)1.1. Race track or tracks.
Game 5.06(6)(b)2.2. Kennels and kennel compound.
Game 5.06(6)(b)3.3. Stables and stable area.
Game 5.06(6)(b)4.4. Detention barn.
Game 5.06(6)(b)5.5. Paddock.
Game 5.06(6)(b)6.6. Jockeys’ and drivers’ quarters.
Game 5.06(6)(b)7.7. Grandstand.
Game 5.06(6)(b)8.8. Totalisator equipment.
Game 5.06(6)(b)9.9. Parking.
Game 5.06(6)(b)10.10. Access by road and public transportation.
Game 5.06(6)(b)11.11. Perimeter fence.
Game 5.06(6)(b)12.12. Other security improvements and equipment.